What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work out when filling gone — empty? (7)" mean?

The definition is "empty?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SUS (synonym="work out") in DIED (synonym="gone") = DISUSED; definition: "— empty?" The answer is DISUSED.

Work out when filling gone — empty? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29182 | 15 Across | 2023-09-22 flower

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